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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

All content by Amanda Logcher
Red Apple Farm’s candied and caramel apples adorn a crate display. Red Apple Farm also offered bottles of apple cider and apple cider donuts.

Faneuil Hall hosts first annual Fall Fest

Amanda Logcher and Sofia Sawchuk
October 24, 2024

Fall Festival at Faneuil Hall Marketplace made its lively debut Sept. 28 and 29. Guests gathered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming the autumn season with an array of exciting activities. The event, which...

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A member of the troupe holds a pole with a sphere at the top, known as the “Pearl of Wisdom,” as other members make the dragon curl around itself during the Boston University Taiwanese American Student Association’s annual night market March 30. Troupe members had the dragon chase the sphere to represent the creature's pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and truth.

Northeastern dance troupe aims to unite students through cultural art of Chinese dragon, lion dance

Amanda Logcher and Devyn Rudnick
April 15, 2024

At the heart of Chinese culture within Northeastern’s campus, an ancient practice comes alive with the rhythmic tune of chants and the colorful spectacle of a dragon puppet.  The Northeastern University...

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The troupe moves its green dragon, nicknamed “Shrek 2,” in a jagged formation to the beats of a drum. Each dragon’s colors represented their different powers; for example, the green dragon symbolized new life and a good harvest.

The troupe moves its green dragon, nicknamed “Shrek 2,” in a jagged formation to the beats of a drum. Each dragon’s colors represented their different powers; for example, the green dragon symbolized...

Jonathan Yu (left), a third-year computer science major, carries a pole that holds the dragon’s body while Spencer Shao (right), a fourth-year computer science and music combined major, holds a pole that supports the head of the dragon. This semester, the troupe was able to perform an eye-dotting ceremony, which is traditionally held before a lion or dragon’s first dance to bestow the equipment with the power of providing protection, good luck, health and prosperity.

Jonathan Yu (left), a third-year computer science major, carries a pole that holds the dragon’s body while Spencer Shao (right), a fourth-year computer science and music combined major, holds a pole...

The troupe performs a maneuver known as a “whirlpool.” The troupe also performed traditional moves such as the “cloud cave,” “tai chi pattern,” “threading the money,” “looking for the pearl” and “dragon encircling the pillar.”

The troupe performs a maneuver known as a “whirlpool.” The troupe also performed traditional moves such as the “cloud cave,” “tai chi pattern,” “threading the money,” “looking for the...